Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
This spherical wooden box was used to finish the pills with a silver or gold coating. Gold or silver leaf was used to line the inside. Pills which had been moistened with liquid gum were placed inside.
It only measures 7.5cm h x 7cm w. This piece has a lovely colour and patina.
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items
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A Small Antique Treen Boxwood Pill Silverer
